Houston leaders pushing for 'Slavery Remembrance Day' to be a national holiday
Congressman Al Green is gathering support to get a new nationally recognized holiday started this week: Slavery Remembrance Day.
Congressman Al Green is gathering support to get a new nationally recognized holiday started this week: Slavery Remembrance Day.
Learning loss during the pandemic and how to get our students back to reading on grade-level
As we gear up for the new school year, many students are still in need of extra support to make up for disrupted learning during the pandemic. Studies show kids are behind in reading achievement, especially in the early grades.
As we gear up for the new school year, many students are still in need of extra support to make up for disrupted learning during the pandemic. Studies show kids are behind in reading achievement, especially in the early grades.
Literacy loss during the pandemic
Denise Middleton looks at the loss in reading skills among students during the pandemic and how to bring them back up to grade level.
Denise Middleton looks at the loss in reading skills among students during the pandemic and how to bring them back up to grade level.
Police: Man shoots alleged thieves trying to steal his catalytic converters
Authorities are investigating a shooting in northwest Houston after a homeowner woke up to the sound of two alleged thieves trying to steal his catalytic converter.
Authorities are investigating a shooting in northwest Houston after a homeowner woke up to the sound of two alleged thieves trying to steal his catalytic converter.
For the second time in less than a week, convicted felon free from jail on multiple bonds dies during shootout
Even though he’s got six felony convictions and three stints in prison that didn’t stop 180th Criminal District Court Judge Desean Jones from freeing Attaway from jail by granting him nine felony bonds in 2020.
Even though he’s got six felony convictions and three stints in prison that didn’t stop 180th Criminal District Court Judge Desean Jones from freeing Attaway from jail by granting him nine felony bonds in 2020.
Felon free on multiple bonds killed in shootout
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains as another felon who was free on multiple bonds was killed in a shootout with police.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace explains as another felon who was free on multiple bonds was killed in a shootout with police.
Pearland couple says car wash smashed windshield while they were in car
A Pearland man says he and his fiancé were terrified when he says an automatic car wash smashed their windshield while they were inside the car.
A Pearland man says he and his fiancé were terrified when he says an automatic car wash smashed their windshield while they were inside the car.
'It's about control,' FOX 26 Legal Analyst breaks down mask mandate lawsuits, penalties
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
FOX 26 Legal Analyst breaks down mask mandate lawsuits and penalties
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
A political chess match remains underway between state, local authorities, and public schools as lawsuits pile up. But how will this affect our taxpayer dollars?
Houston teenage 'country boy' looking for a forever home
16-year-old Ronnie believes teenagers need a loving, permanent home just as much as younger kids. "Still get a family to love on you until you’re eligible to get your own stuff," he said.
16-year-old Ronnie believes teenagers need a loving, permanent home just as much as younger kids. "Still get a family to love on you until you’re eligible to get your own stuff," he said.
Experience Friday the 13th, One Night Only at 13th Floor Haunted House
Friday the 13th is upon us and you’re in for a scary treat. 13th Floor Haunted House is opening for just one night, on Friday, August 13.
Friday the 13th is upon us and you’re in for a scary treat. 13th Floor Haunted House is opening for just one night, on Friday, August 13.
Experience Friday the 13th, One Night Only at 13th Floor Haunted House
Friday the 13th is upon us and you?re in for a scary treat. 13th Floor Haunted House is opening for just one night, on Friday, August 13. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has a sneak peak.
Friday the 13th is upon us and you?re in for a scary treat. 13th Floor Haunted House is opening for just one night, on Friday, August 13. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has a sneak peak.
Building a positive relationship with your child’s teacher from the start
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says creating a trusting relationship where you and your child’s teacher can share concerns regarding your child benefits everyone. Here are six suggestions of ways parents can help.
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says creating a trusting relationship where you and your child’s teacher can share concerns regarding your child benefits everyone. Here are six suggestions of ways parents can help.
62-year-old habitual criminal killed in shootout with constables was free from jail on PR bond
What’s more eye-catching than the tattoo on 62-year-old Randal Boyd Burton’s forehead? His extraordinarily lengthy criminal history.
What’s more eye-catching than the tattoo on 62-year-old Randal Boyd Burton’s forehead? His extraordinarily lengthy criminal history.
62-year-old man killed in shootout with constables was free from jail on PR bond
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the man who had 17 felony convictions who was out on a PR bond. He was killed Sunday after a shootout with HCSO deputies.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more on the man who had 17 felony convictions who was out on a PR bond. He was killed Sunday after a shootout with HCSO deputies.
Family of murder victim pleads with Harris County for bond reform
The friends and family of murder victim, Donovan O'Keife Carter, are pleading with Harris County Commissioners to do something about felony bond reform.
The friends and family of murder victim, Donovan O'Keife Carter, are pleading with Harris County Commissioners to do something about felony bond reform.
Your Legal Questions: Apartment lease; insurance; contractor
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
Five subtle signs of back-to-school stress in children
If you’re concerned that your child may be dealing with anxiety and stress, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five signs to be aware of.
If you’re concerned that your child may be dealing with anxiety and stress, Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five signs to be aware of.
Tackling Houston's "silent crisis": adult illiteracy
There's another problem in Houston that is not getting as much attention as the pandemic: adult illiteracy. One in three adults has low functional literacy in our area. Federico Salas-Isnardi shares what the Houston Mayor's Office of Adult Literacy is doing to combat the problem.
There's another problem in Houston that is not getting as much attention as the pandemic: adult illiteracy. One in three adults has low functional literacy in our area. Federico Salas-Isnardi shares what the Houston Mayor's Office of Adult Literacy is doing to combat the problem.
Houston's literacy foundation helps readers of all ages
The Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation offers multiple resources for Houstonians.
The Barbara Bush Literacy Foundation offers multiple resources for Houstonians.